NANA English Sub & Dub

About NANA

Looking for background on NANA (NANA-ナナ-)? This drama, music and romance series by MADHOUSE (2006) starts out like this. In short: Two twenty-somethings seemingly share nothing in common apart from their first name, but a chance meeting on a train bound for Tokyo sets Nana Komatsu and Nana Oosaki on a collision course with destiny. Nana Komatsu, a love-at-first-sight dreamer, aims to find enduring happiness in the big town.

Next up: Nana Oosaki, neo punk rock vocalist, pursues her burning ambitions of musical stardom and worldwide fame. As their fates increasingly intertwine, they each chase their dreams — until the harsh realities of life in big city Tokyo threaten to tear everything apart.

In a drama series like this, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Nana Komatsu (KAORI.) and Nana Oosaki (Romi Park) are two of the characters you will meet early. If you count yourself among viewers who prefer story and feelings over flashy action, put it on your list. With 47 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with MADHOUSE, which means the visual identity of NANA follows that studio's craft. Within the drama category, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. A community score of 8.5/10 puts it among the better-received drama titles. On the casting side, KAORI. voicing Nana Komatsu gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2006, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.